Real Madrid 2-2 CD Numancia: Player Ratings
Real Madrid hobbled their way into the last 8 of the Copa del Rey as Lucas Vazquez was twice cancelled out by Guillermo Fernandez in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Zinedine Zidane once again fielded a weakened side, and the Madrid side came a cropper once again. A 10th-minute lead suggested an ideal start, but Numancia responded just seconds before the half-time whistle.
Vazquez would restore the lead around the hour mark, but like in the opening 45, Blancos are caught napping as the visitors drew level in the final few minutes.
What should've been a saunter, turned into a slog as the European champions put in yet another mediocre show. That being said, here's a look at the player ratings for both sides:
CD Numancia
Munir Mohamedi - 7/10
Although he could do little to keep Vazquez out on both goal-scoring occasions, Munir imbued confidence whenever called into action. How he dealt with an effort by Isco is a testament to that.
Unai Medina - 6/10
Occasionally caused troubles down the right, but overall, he lacked the spark to truly leave a mark, both defensively and offensively.
Dani Calvo - 4/10
Calvo lost his cool as the game headed towards the full-time and picked up a red (second yellow of the game) for a nasty challenge on Isco. His aggressiveness in defence came back to bite him eventually.
Unai Elgezabal - 6/10
Was easily beaten on both occasions that the home side scored, and was tested often by the likes of Vazquez, Asensio and Ceballos.
Saul Garcia - 6.5/10
His only significant contribution was the inch-perfect cross he laid for Fernandez for the equaliser as Saul's attempts to make forays in the box were conveinently dealt with, otherwise.
Pablo Larrea - 6.5/10
Failed to provide a shield to the backline as Larrea was found out of position on many occasions. Tried his luck at the other end just after the interval with a strike, but lifted it well over the crossbar.
Grego Sierra - 6.5/10
Tried to give a tough competition to his Madrid counterparts, but the horrible tackle on Vazquez not only earned him a yellow, but also bloated an otherwise considerable show.
Nacho Sanchez - 6/10
Virtually non-existent, Nacho hardly tested the Madrid defence, leaving his attacking counterparts to do it all by themselves.
Dani Nieto - 6/10
A figure of controversy in the reverse fixture, Nieto was relatively quiet this time around but weighed in with some decent crosses and also tested Nacho and Vallejo on few occasions.
Marc Mateu - 7.5/10
For all the promise he showed in the first leg, Mateu started this one and didn't take much time to repay the manager's faith as his inspiring run down the left flank to lay down a pass to Fernadez for the equaliser was a thing of beauty.
Higinio Marin - N/A
The striker was unfortunate to be robbed off a chance as an injury just minutes before the half-time had him to be taken off.
Substitutes:
Guillermo Fernandez - 8.5/10
Marin's loss was Fernandez's gain as he struck twice on a memorable night for him. Dispatched both his chances with nonchalance, as Madrid's defence was put to the sword.
Perre Milla - 6/10
Had nearly half an hour at his mercy, but didn't cause anything of value.
Markel Etxeberria - 6.5/10
Linked up well with Fernandez in the final third and called the opposing defence into action with some threatening crosses.